How can I get my ex off the deed and mortgage to my house? It was awarded to me in the divorce but he refuses to sign claim

As my colleague has noted, if the divorce decree says he has until October to complete the work, then you have no recourse against him until he...

Technically, this is true. Illinois statute 235 ILCS 5/6-20 allows for a parent to give a minor alcohol at home with direct parental supervision....

A landlord's itemized list of damages can be general in nature. This does not mean that the costs can be unreasonable, however. They should have...

Filing a contempt order?

Yes, you have the right to file a motion for contempt of court proceedings. Anytime that a court order or judgment is deliberately ignored, as...

My daughter( 18) will soon be going off to college and I am not sure when my husband is required to stop paying child support.

Generally speaking, child support obligations continue until the age of 21 if the child is continuously enrolled in school full-time. Assuming your...

What are the landlord rigths or can do if the tenant wants early termination of the lease.

Generally speaking, a tenant is liable for the full amount of rent owed under a lease. The tenant may be able to find a subletter or someone else...

What can i do about the contractor our landlord hired leaving a chimney that may have lead paint exposed with an 8month old?

The first thing you should do is have the chimney inspected to see if it is indeed lead paint. Many cities across the country inspect properties...

If the tenant breaks the lease, are they entitled to their last month's rent and security deposit in Pennsylvania.

Absent some sort of habitability issues with the property, the tenant will not be entitled to the return of rent payments and will likely owe money...

Can my son get out of his lease?

From what you've stated here, it doesn't sound like there are any grounds to break the lease. A home being designated as a single family dwelling...

How can a claim be closed without me knowing? Should I seek legal council?

From what it sounds like here, the other driver reported his claim to his own insurance company to get his car fixed and that claim (for fixing his...